Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

A quintessential ’70s celebration with perennial touring bands Chicago, and America in concert on Saturday, June 16, 2007 opens the music series, setting the tone for an event calendar of world class artists and performances.
Distinguished touring bands already confirmed for the summer include Bob Dylan, Widespread Panic, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson and Friends, Trace Adkins, Earth Wind & Fire, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Arlo Guthrie and Richie Havens. In the classical/jazz spotlight– An exceptional evening with the New York Philharmonic, Bramwell Tovey conducting and Tony Award winner Kevin Kline narrating, An Evening of Jazz, The Boston Pops.

Situated at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York, The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Concert Calendar would not be complete without the offering of two full–bodied pop festivals, The Original New York Doo Wopp Reunion and Hippiefest.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is approximately 90 minutes from New York City, in Sullivan County. The Amphitheater and Museum are set within nearly 1,700 pristine farmland acres. The Bethel Woods Artistic Directors believe in the importance of presenting a diverse selection of live musical performances, including classical, pop, rock and country. In keeping with the relaxed, family spirit of picturesque Sullivan County, a Bethel Woods live show is the perfect embellishment to a weekend excursion. By providing artists with the opportunity to perform on one of music's most legendary grounds, Bethel Woods is committed to building its status as a must–see cultural destination. Season Memberships are available to the concert enthusiast and arts patron.

“Seeing Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price under a full moon at the bucolic Bethel Woods was one of my top concert experiences of 2007. I’ve seen them individually numerous times, but the combination of their camaraderie and the venue’s special vibe made for an extraordinary performance and a truly magical night.“
Holly George–Warren, Journalist for PASTE, Rolling Stone, More Magazine.

Venue Features include: a 7,500–square–foot stage, a 4,800–seat, copper–covered pavilion, lawn seating with generous sight lines accommodating up to 12,000 people, parking in close proximity to the main entrance at no additional charge, and a wide variety of food and beverage choices.

For Further Information, Contact:
Ellyn Solis (201) 665-3942
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